JAKARTA: The all-new Mitsubishi Destinator 3-row, midsize SUV has been unveiled in Indonesia.
Mitsubishi Motors Corp says the 7-seater Destinator will also be introduced in other Asean markets, including Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Destinator is powered by a 1.5-litre MIVEC turbo engine, producing 120kW (163ps) and maximum torque of 250Nm which is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Drivers can choose from five drive modes.
Designed for rainy roads, Wet mode provides high stability and reduces the risk of tire slippage, while Tarmac mode offers nimble, precise handling on winding paved roads and sharp responsiveness when pulling away from traffic jams.
Normal mode is well-balanced for everyday driving, Gravel mode reduces skidding and ensures reliable handling on unpaved roads, and Mud mode achieves powerful road handling even on muddy, rough terrain.
“The all-new Destinator is a seven-seater SUV designed to encourage families to embark on adventures in comfort,” said Mitsubishi Motors president and CEO Takao Kato.
“This marks the third global strategic model born in Indonesia, following the Xpander crossover MPV and the Xforce compact SUV, and it will be marketed globally with a focus on the ASEAN region.
The Destinator is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (Bekasi Regency, West Java).
Key features include a panoramic sunroof and 64-color ambient lighting, a 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) and 8-inch digital driver display, and an eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium system.
In addition to having a control switch on the map light unit, the Destinator is the first Mitsubishi vehicle to provide sunroof controls in the SDA system.
Users can customize the interior to their liking via the SDA screen, adjusting the glass and sunshade opening in five-percent increments or tilting the glass upward for added air flow.
Each row offers access to both Type A and Type C USB ports.
Dedicated rear air vents for the third row are also provided.
With a 40:20:40 split in the second row and individually folding 50:50 seats in the third, various seat configurations are available, and both rows fold flat to create a spacious cargo area.
Mitsubishi Motors says the suspension is tuned for comfort on Asean roads, and employs a MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear.
The Destinator offers a high 214mm ground clearance (244mm without under cover) and excellent forward visibility, making it easier to drive on rough roads or in heavy rain.
Its 21-degree approach angle, 20.8-degree ramp breakover angle, and 25.5-degree departure angle also help avoid contact with obstacles on rough roads and large bumps.
The Destinator adopts Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing which includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which tracks acceleration, deceleration, and stopping of the vehicle in front, and cruises while maintaining a preset distance between vehicles; Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM); Blind Spot Warning (BSW); Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA); Automatic High Beam (AHB); Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN); and Multi Around Monitor.
Along with six SRS airbags, the Destinator ensures collision safety performance with the high-rigidity body.
To protect passengers in emergencies, the system offers enhanced call center support, including automatic alerts when airbags deploy and a one-touch emergency call system that requests rescue assistance in the event of an accident or breakdown.
For added convenience, drivers can use their smartphone to check fuel levels and vehicle location, and activate the air conditioning.
